Maricopa County, AZ
Lake Pleasant is a 7,500-acre man-made water body in Arizona. This place is a home to a variety of fish species and attracts many anglers because of its outstanding fishing conditions.
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There are no limits for striped bass fishing at Lake Pleasant.
Please, be aware that the area of the lake immediately below the dam is closed for fishing.
Spring mornings and evenings are the best for striped bass fishing. Night fishing is productive from June to September.
Topwater lures such as a Zara Spook or a Pencil Popper, paddle-tail swimbaits like a Sassy Shad and soft plastic jerkbaits like Zoom Flukes are good lures for striped bass fishing here. Anchovies as a bait work well.
Try using a Robo Worm around deep reefs, ledges, channels and points to have a catch of largemouth bass in winter.
A live minnow under a bobber is a top-choice for crappie fishing here.
Regulations vary by location. Check the rules for your fish to stay informed and prepared for fishing.
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